Natural wine has no uniform definition. It is a general term used to describe artisanal wine made using organically and/or biodynamically grown hand-picked grapes which are vinified with little or no intervention. Winemakers often rely on indigenous yeast to catalyse natural fermentation, avoiding the use of any chemicals, additives or sulphites.
The result is wine which is alive, energetic, vibrant and unexpected – a welcomed contrast to the industrial practices of the wine industry.
Name of Estate/Domaine
Azienda Agricola Donati Camillo
Vintage: 2019
Tasting Notes
Straw yellow in color, very fragrant and with the unmistakable bitter aftertaste (a peculiar characteristic of the vine), it is a very powerful wine, both in the aroma and in the mouth and it is certainly also a "whole meal" wine, aged then, it has no limits in accompanying dishes, even the most demanding!
*Natural wines are suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians
Country & Region
Italy - Emilia-Romagna
Grape/Blend
100% Malvasia
Terroir
Humid subtropical climate that is mild with no dry season, constantly moist (year-round rainfall).
Viticulture:
They cultivate 11 ha of vines (7 of which they own as Tenuta S. Andrea and 4 which are leased at Tenuta Bottazza) using organic and biodynamic practices.
Vinification
Manual harvested
Fermented with skin contact
Indigenous yeast
Ambient ferment
No filtration
No fining
Food Pairing
It goes well with our typical cured meats (salami, ham, cooked shoulder, pancetta, etc.); as mentioned above it also goes very well with risotto, vegetable and tomato pasta, and second courses of white meats; excellent, "superlative" with pizza